A team of researchers based in Norway and Japan might soon have you walking on desert sand, no matter how far from the dunes ...

This story is part of The Salt Lake Tribune’s ongoing commitment to identify solutions to Utah’s biggest challenges through the work of the Innovation Lab. In this age of modern building materials, ...

The increasing threat of climate change has more and more building owners and homebuyers considering the sustainability of their structures and the role construction plays in global warming and use of ...

If you think of the primary building materials that are used in the construction of your home, what types come to mind? You’d probably agree that materials such as wood, steel, and concrete make up a ...

Concrete produces a huge share of global emissions, but a new generation of engineered timber is making tall, safe, low-carbon buildings possible. This video breaks down 10 of the world’s tallest ...

Typically, when you want to build a high rise, you need iron, steel, cement, concrete; materials that are super strong and durable but also come with a high carbon footprint. Now, some builders are ...

Each wall system brings specific characteristics to a project...Evaluating factors like structural demands, energy ...

It became clear in the late 2010s that Amherst College’s science center had aged far past its prime. As the concrete building fell into disrepair, school leaders suspected a demolition was in order.

When complete, the Ascent will be the tallest timber building in the world. (Courtesy Korb Associates Architects) This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a free or sustaining ...

Norwegian researchers use wood scraps and desert sand to create concrete blocks, potentially solving construction's river ...